Chad Barr
JUNE 28, 2017
For as long as I can remember, I always had a hobby or two that kept me curious, excited, enthusiastic and fulfilled. I remember the fish breeding aquariums in my parents’ home, building amplifiers and various sound systems for playing my electric guitar in my various bands, and I even remember a period of experimenting with macramé hanging plant holders.
Actionable
JUNE 28, 2017
My conclusion is that it is often the leaders themselves who need the repair job, and who could most benefit from self-reflection. The post Leader Self-Reflection — The Importance of Looking Inward appeared first on Actionable.co.
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MishTalk
JUNE 28, 2017
Yesterday, in response to alleged “progress” on Obamacare I penned Mish’s Rule of Progress. Today, I am pleased to announce even more amazing budget progress in the state of Illinois. (more…).
Strategy+Business
JUNE 28, 2017
Companies around the world need a comprehensive plan in place to ensure that critical business can still get done in the case of a prolonged Web outage.
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Seth Godin Blog
JUNE 28, 2017
If you're seeking to create positive change in your community, it's almost certain you'll be creating discomfort as well. Want to upgrade the local playground? It sounds like it will be universally embraced by parents and everyone who cares about kids. Except that you now bring up issues of money, of how much is enough, of safety. Change is uncomfortable.
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Gina Abudi
JUNE 28, 2017
Three Best Practice Steps to Set Up for Success! Managing individuals who used to be your peers or your friends can be a nerve-wracking experience! It is essential to establish credibility and authority early on, while simultaneously not leaving the impression that the promotion has “gone to your head.” It is a delicate balancing act! [.].
Martinka Consulting
JUNE 28, 2017
I recently met someone I considered an “A” prospect. We met, he heard me speak, we met again with his wife present, and I gave him a proposal on how we could work together. He sent me an email saying he’d, “…get back to you next week.”. When I didn’t hear from him I called and left a message. Two weeks later another message and finally an email saying I’d left two messages and the ball was in his court if he wanted to get back to me.
MBO Partners
JUNE 28, 2017
An independent contractor agreement is a key document that defines project details, secures legal protection, and establishes classification status. Three reasons to use a written contract in your next engagement.
MishTalk
JUNE 28, 2017
No matter what your point of view or which side of the political aisle you are on, it’s a certainty that progress is being made. (more…).
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LSA Global
JUNE 28, 2017
Do Employees Really Value Training as Much as a Raise? Could it be true? According to a recent study of nearly 5,000 workers in Spain by Santiago Budría of the University of Madeira, company-provided training has the same effect on job satisfaction as a 17.7% net wage increase. While that may sound surprising and pay levels certainly need to be competitive , more and more studies are finding that younger workers expect their employers to invest in their learning and development to improve their
MishTalk
JUNE 28, 2017
On Monday, Census Department data showed durable-goods orders declined 1.1% for the month. Yet, despite falling sales and a warning from GM, durable goods orders for autos and auto parts rose 1.2% in May. That was on top of a 0.5% gain in April. The auto mystery continues as today’s advance trade data from the Census Department shows Wholesale inventories rose 0.3% and retail inventories rose 0.6%.
Harvard Business
JUNE 28, 2017
We make thousands of decisions every day. Some are fairly simple — we decide when to wake up, what to have for breakfast, what to wear to work, which email to reply to — while others are more complex, requiring us to weigh different options. For example, when buying a laptop, we want to compare different models to find the best one for our budget; when choosing a retirement plan, we compare options to find one with the highest returns for our risk appetite; and when hiring, we compar
MishTalk
JUNE 28, 2017
The trade deficit narrowed from -$67.138 billion to -$65.879 billion in May as exports rose 0.4% and imports fell 0.4%. Nonetheless, for the second quarter, the Census Department International Trade in Goods report shows the balance of trade (exports minus imports) for the quarter is still negative. In March, the balance of trade was -$64,923. For the quarter balance of trade is down 1.5%, about 0.75% per month on average by my calculation but footnote 2 states “Data are presented on a Ce
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Harvard Business
JUNE 28, 2017
It’s all about data these days. Leaders don’t want to make decisions unless they have evidence. That’s a good thing, of course, and fortunately there are lots of ways to get information without having to rely on one’s instincts. One of the most common methods, particularly in online settings, is A/B testing. To better understand what A/B testing is, where it originated, and how to use it, I spoke with Kaiser Fung, who founded the applied analytics program at Columbia Univ
LSA Global
JUNE 28, 2017
Do Employees Really Value Training as Much as a Raise? Could it be true? According to a recent study of nearly 5,000 workers in Spain by Santiago Budría of the University of Madeira, company-provided training has the same effect on job satisfaction as a 17.7% net wage increase. While that may sound surprising and pay levels certainly need to be competitive , more and more studies are finding that younger workers expect their employers to invest in their learning and development to improve their
Harvard Business
JUNE 28, 2017
For years, the small East Texas town of Marshall has held a special status in patent litigation: poster city for opportunistic “patent trolling” lawsuits brought by nonpracticing entities, firms that amass patents for the sake of pursuing license fees and litigation. Thanks to last month’s Supreme Court ruling in TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods Group , Marshall’s dominant position as a patent trolling venue may soon end.
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